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Golfer's stance correcting device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-27
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Granted: 1978-08-01
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Expires: 1997-06-27
Abstract
Abstract A correcting device for a golfer's stance comprises a clamp portion which is fastened across the shank of a golfer's shoe, a flexible band for strapping about the lower leg of the golfer above the shoe carrying the clamp portion, a rigid strip member pivoted at its lower end to the clamp portion for fore and aft rocking movement and a pocket in the flexible band in which the upper end of the strip member is held. The device requires the golfer to maintain proper ankle posture during backswing and improves the golfer's club swing in hitting a golf ball.
Inventors
- 👤 Rene Ostyn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0057; A63B69/0059; A63B69/0062; A63B2209/00; A63B2209/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A golfer's stance correcting device comprising: clamp means comprising a J-shaped rigid member, an L-shaped rigid member and a fastener element to fix said members together in a U-shaped configuration of adjustable width for clamping across the shank of a golfer's shoe, a flexible band for strapping about the lower leg of the golfer above the shoe carrying said clamp means, a rigid strip member having upper and lower ends pivoted at its lower end to the free end a said L-shaped member for rocking movement substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis as said golfer's shoe, and a pocket in said flexible band in which said upper end of said strip member is held.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A golfer's stance correcting device comprising: clamp means comprising a J-shaped rigid member, an L-shaped rigid member and a fastener element to fix said members together in a U-shaped configuration of adjustable width for clamping across the shank of a golfer's shoe, a flexible band for strapping about the lower leg of the golfer above the shoe carrying said clamp means, a rigid strip member having upper and lower ends pivoted at its lower end to the free end a said L-shaped member for rocking movement substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis as said golfer's shoe, and a pocket in said flexible band in which said upper end of said strip member is held.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said J-shaped and L-shaped members have complementary serrations on their surfaces that contact each other in said U-shaped configuration to assist in holding said configuration at an adjusted width.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the rigid member of said clamp means distal to the shoe shank has a longitudinal slot through which a screw carried by the other rigid member of the clamp means extends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said flexible band comprises pressure-sensitive, non-adhesive portions for use in strapping the band about the golfer's ankle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said free-end of said L-shaped member is slotted to form a journal for said lower end of said rigid strip member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-07-31 | 1982-01-30 | 1982-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-31 | 1986-01-30 | 1986-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-31 | 1990-01-30 | 1990-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |